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What would a low carb version of the 'Eatwell Plate' look like ?

A favourite meal of mine is as follows:

A pork chop without any of the fat trimmed away.
Broccoli and cauliflower with a couple of generous knobs of butter on top.
A desert spoonful of either carrots or green beans.

When I was still craving sweet stuff I would have a bowlful of full fat greek yoghurt with a few berries for afters but these days I have a cup of tea or a creamed coffee.

I test each meal three times on three different occasions to make sure that they can go onto my 'acceptable' list. I do not weigh my food, ever. It must be noted that we are all different, a younger person who takes regular excercise may have different requirements as would someone on meds.
 
I think it can’t be distributed into portions. As long as there is an absence of seed and vegetable oils and processed food (I’d include anything low fat) the rest is so different for so many people at varying stages of age, fitness levels and what they are trying to achieve but I’d have an ‘eat with extreme caution’ clause on the carbs and a side note of not a necessary food next to them too.

There would have to be several plates too, depending on diets. Vegetarians are easier to cater for with their inclusion of dairy and vegans require specific information regarding a diet bereft of animal protein.
 
It is all very individual, as @wiflib says. So much depends on age, other illnesses, medication, personal taste, fitness levels and exercise levels, personal goals, weight loss/gain targets, and so on. Some people are more lenient to themselves, some are more hardcore, I can't even answer your question from a personal point of view.
 
Mr_Pot said:
That would be one slice of carrot or half a bean! Seems a bit extreme?
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It is surprising how much you can fit onto a desert spoon and besides, I like them but even half of a normal portion raises my bg.
 
My personal Eatwell has changed a heck of a lot over the years - and I am just one person. Other people will also have very different needs even within their own lifetime.
 
wiflib said:
I think it can’t be distributed into portions. As long as there is an absence of seed and vegetable oils and processed food (I’d include anything low fat) the rest is so different for so many people at varying stages of age, fitness levels and what they are trying to achieve but I’d have an ‘eat with extreme caution’ clause on the carbs and a side note of not a necessary food next to them too.

There would have to be several plates too, depending on diets. Vegetarians are easier to cater for with their inclusion of dairy and vegans require specific information regarding a diet bereft of animal protein.
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I eat very little animal protein ( simply dont like most of it and have dietary intolrances to dairy and eggs) I dont feel remotely bereft tho - mind you, I would feel a bit hard done by if I couldnt eat fish
 
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